This International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023, gather all your best gal pals and catch some of the most empowering and captivating shows featuring powerful female leads on Disney+ Hotstar. Be inspired by stories of triumph, independence, change, hardship and support. From ‘Turning Red’ to ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, these shows feature formidable women who are fearless, strong, uplifting and transformative.?? 

Here are five must-watch shows with strong female leads you won’t want to miss on Disney+ Hotstar.?

PANDORA: BENEATH THE PARADISE 

Hong Taera, a woman who is incapable of remembering her past, seems to be the envy of many – living a seemingly perfect life with her successful husband and loving daughter by her side. However, when memories from her past resurface, Taera’s picture-perfect life is shattered as she realizes she is nothing more than a puppet in an elaborate game.

Taera will do anything to take back control, protect her family, and get revenge on those responsible for making her perfect life a nightmare. Catch this revenge story of a woman who will protect her family no matter what on Disney+ Hotstar from 11 March 2023. 

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER 

In the wake of King T’Challa’s death, it’s now up to his mother, Queen Ramonda and sister, Shuri, along with War Dog Nakia, Okoye and the Dora Milaje warriors to protect their nation from intervening world powers that want to conquer the surface world with Wakanda’s help. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, these strong women must band together and figure out how to forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda, all while attempting to ordain a new Black Panther. 

In the meantime, check out our review of Black Panther Wakanda Forever here and head over here for our discussion of the movie and its post-credits scene.

SPECIAL FORCE: ANARCHY 

Iman, a young and courageous police woman is recruited to join an elite anti-corruption special forces team led by her father, Commander Qabil. Specially created to solve only the most dangerous criminal cases, Iman’s entry into the team sees her investigating a planned bank heist and unexpectedly coming face to face with a dangerous underground group.

As events unfold, she uncovers a secret that will leave her faced with an impossible choice. Catch this action-packed police drama that centres around the empowering and motivating lead woman, Iman along with her partner Sara.? 

TURNING RED 

This remarkable intimate coming-of-age tale follows Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old girl who struggles to remain her mother’s dutiful daughter while managing the chaos of adolescence. One day, she awakens after a particularly spooky nightmare to find that she has transformed into a giant red panda and only an ancient ritual can turn back the effects of the curse. Watch how this comical huge red panda bumbles her way through her world of duty to her family while trying to spread her wings with her friends. 

SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW 

This Marvel Studios’ comedy series follows Jennifer Walters, an ambitious, hard-working lawyer who specialises in superhuman-oriented legal cases. Presumably content with her life as a single, 30-something attorney, an unexpected event will see her transform into a green, 6-foot-7 inch superpowered hulk when she feels anger or fear. Watch how this powerful woman navigates her complicated life – whether she’s fighting bad guys, defending a client, or managing her messy social life.

In the meantime, check out my breakdown of She-Hulk Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8 and Episode 9 here.

Or head on over here for our interview with She-Hulk herself, Tatiana Maslany.

Or watch the interview below: